Could women be the answer to the current driver shortage?It may come as a surprise that 92% of HGV drivers are men, but of those drivers 60% are aged over 45 and are closing in on retirement.With a massive 40,000 of drivers due to leave the industry by the end of 2017, we are now desperate to find new recruits.Taylors Transport believes that encouraging women to join the road haulage industry could help to solve the driver shortage. “The profession of HGV driving has historically been the domain of men but here at Taylors we have noticed that more and more women are applying for driving vacancies,” says Christine Hill, marketing manager at Taylors Transport.The Nottinghamshire based company has also seen an increase in the amount of women qualifying for their HGV Class 1 & 2 through their in-house driving school.One of the women to get their licence at Taylor’s Driving School is Becky Taylor (pictured below), the daughter of managing director Alan Taylor.The 25-year-old began her career in the road haulage industry six years ago, when she started working as a receptionist at Taylors Transport and soon moved onto customer services. It comes as no surprise to her family that she decided to drive HGVs, as her grandfather, father and brother all have their licence.As well as having driving in her blood, Becky was drawn to driving as it could it around her family life. Becky explains: “I’ve got a young son, so it’s nice to do flexible hours so it’s easier for me.” If you’re a lady looking to change your career or know someone who is call Rob Baker on 01623 759595 #uktruckdrivers#womentruckers#truckers#hgvdrivers#driver#uk#truckerlife#haulage#femaletrucker#femaledriver#truckers#sendusyourpics#featureonourpage#followus#ukdrivers#jobs#banter#news#pic#trucks